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This fall are you interested in improving your Japanese?   For the Autumn 2020 season we have several new types of Japanese lessons that you may be interested in. Lite Intensive Courses (Study in the evenings after work!) Online Courses (NEW BUSINESS CONSULTING SESSIONS, JLPT N4 Review Course) Lite Intensive Courses   Are you a beginner […]

In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic bags. She also explains how to interact with store clerks in Japanese about the bags! This article will cover the topics in the above video: plastic bags, マイバッグ, and eco-friendly shopping in Japan. First, watch the video above! Akiko-sensei […]

Sushi is a landmark food in Japan and Japanese culture. For centuries, the people of Japan have eaten raw fish in various forms. Today, sushi is a popular Japanese dish around the world! In this article, we will look at some different types of sushi – and how to say them in Japanese! 5 Types […]

Many of our students have questions about what types of Japanese lessons we have available at our Tokyo and Yokohama locations – as well as what types of lessons we are offering online. In this blog we will include a list of links to all of the different types of Japanese courses that we have […]

Have you enjoyed all the N3 Kanji worksheet series so far? In this new Kanji unit, we are going to learn how to write some nature elements. For example, 石 (ishi: stone) and 草 (kusa: grass.) To learn more N3 kanji related to themes such as “Work“, “Sports”, “Crime” and “Feelings” (total 19 units), You […]

In this blog series, we will give some critical vocabulary for politics in Japanese. These vocabulary words are designed to expand your range of words so that you can have more elaborate conversations. (This will be a regular series and these blogs are primarily designed for intermediate-advanced learners – so for beginner learners we advise […]

In the N4 kanji workbook, we practiced kanji related to the four seasons. In this Kanji worksheet, we are going to learn some words you will see in weather forecasts. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 Prep Course is open! Feel free to check out our previously uploaded worksheets […]

When you feel sick, or if an accident happens to you in Japan, you should go to a clinic or hospital. In this Kanji Worksheet, we will introduce to you some relevant kanji which you can use when you describe symptoms or medical problems. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 […]

Are you trying to pass the JLPT N2 level test? Maybe you want a promotion at work, are trying to pass a job interview – or you might just want to challenge yourself! The JLPT N2 is quite a beast, but if you follow these study tips you can easily pass. In this guide, we […]

If you have been in a Japanese conversation before, you may have heard the word “Naruhodo” (なるほど) being used. Although this word is rarely found in textbooks, it comes up often in Japanese conversation. In this blog we will show you what “Naruhodo” means in Japanese and how you can use it in conversation. What […]

We’ve already learned some kanji related to 乗り物 (norimono: vehicles) in N5 and N4 levels, such as: 車 (kuruma: car), 電車 (densha: train) and 駅 (eki: station.) In this Kanji worksheet, we will show you Japanese Kanji you will see on the train, on traffic signs, and on tickets. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for […]